HD Senior Supply Planning Analyst

Job Summary:

As a Sr. Supply Planning Analyst for Dayton Parts, you will be in a leadership position; responsible for developing future state planning processes that align with the capabilities of SAP and integrate the current supply planning module (Demand Caster) in order to ensure the Dayton supply planning team can leverage both platforms to drive business excellence.  You will be also expected to understand current business needs so you can work cross functionally to generate and lead initiatives that will improve serviceability, inventory goals, and reduce the length of our supply chain. This position requires extensive intradepartmental and cross-functional collaboration to support the Supply Chain Management organization.

 

Primary Duties:

• Develop best in class supply planning processes and provide guidance to all Buyer Planners to guarantee these processes are maximized to drive proactive and forward-looking actions.
• Build detailed comprehensive test plans based on planning processes that are inclusive of all business-critical needs.  Participate in end user testing, manage risks, problem solve and create solutions to ensure all scoped out business needs are integrated successfully amongst the two platforms.
• Design and implement a change management plan which includes rolling out training modules, ensuring every stakeholder is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the new system effectively.
• Fulfill supply chain responsibilities as an active member of the HD cross-functional team. Manage continuity of supply and inventory investments in accordance with mission critical business objectives (e.g. Fill Rates, Inventory).
• Communicate and organize the information for fill rate root cause analysis and preventative maintenance for projected fill for the team. Recommend and implement any planning parameter changes to avoid future service levels shortfalls.
• Aligning commercial strategies with planning and procurement ensuring that supply plan will satisfy the demand plan.  This includes supporting new product launches and ensuring product availability for new business launches
• Support and develop the supply chain management strategies to optimize supply chain investments, improve supply/demand processes and meet/exceed customer serviceability requirements.
• Support, develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve lead times, accelerate speed to market and reduce supply chain risks.
• Assist the Supply Chain Managers in developing organizational competency and strength. Stay abreast of advances in the area of supply chain management and advanced planning systems.

 

Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communications skills - including executive presentation skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competency with cross-functional engagement and collaboration
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and decision- making skills
• Proficient computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in SAP (3-5 years)
• APICS Certification Recommended
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

 

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with concentration in one or more of the following disciplines: Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business.
• 2+ years’ experience as a business professional or military office.